EFFICIENTLY IDENTIFY CA

Monitor CA: Test today.

Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA), also known as Fawn Calf Syndrome, is a non-lethal disorder linked to a genetic condition caused by a recessive mutation that affects Angus and Angus-influenced cattle. Without genomic or progeny testing, carrier animals are indistinguishable from animals that are free of the condition.

While CA-affected calves are born alive and most can walk, suckle and survive, their upper limb joints (particularly hip, stifle and hock) have a reduced range of motion. Affected calves appear normal by four to six months of age, but most perform poorly and are relatively tall and slender with compromised feet and leg conformation.

Test for CA with added confidence.

CA carriers are indistinguishable from CA free animals, so animals born with carriers in their pedigree need to be tested in order to know their genotype—at Zoetis we test carriers twice for added assurance that they are accurately identified

Help eliminate affected animals and reduce the frequency of the recessive gene over time

Customers are advised to check with their respective breed association for recognized laboratory service providers, testing policies and procedures

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